Australia made a fine turnaround on the third day of the third Test after bundling out India for 224 in the first innings. India wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja were injured during the course of the day's play and were taken for scans. Here are the daily updates from the cricketing world.
Australia take upper-hand
Australia have turned around their fortunes on Day 3 of the third Test after bowling out India for 224 in the first innings in Sydney. Cheteshwar Pujara and Shubman Gill scored individual half-centuries but some fine bowling from the Australian pacers pulled things back in their favour. Pat Cummins scalped a four-wicket haul. Later, Australia ended the day’s proceedings at 103/2 with Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith still at the crease.
Good news for India
Wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant was hit on his left elbow during the first innings of the third Test against Australia in Sydney. Pant was later taken for scans that showed no major injury. Though he is in some pain, the left-hander will be able to bat on day 5.
India lodge complaint of racial abuse against Siraj, Bumrah at SCG
India have lodged a complaint of racial abuse against Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah at the SCG. The two players faced racial abuse from members of the crowd. The complaint by the team management to match officials was followed by a discussion between the security officials of team India and the security staff present at the ground, as well as of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Shane Warne, Andrew Symonds caught mocking Marnus Labuschagne
Former Australian players Shane Warne and Andrew Symonds were caught mocking Marnus Labuschagne on air. The incident happened during India’s third Test against Australia in Sydney. The two former players were seen imitating Labuschagne’s batting style unaware of live streaming by Kayo - streaming partner of Fox Sports.
Kayo had to come forward and apologise for the behaviour of its commentators."Our stream started early and caught some unacceptable comments. On behalf of Kayo Sports and the commentary team, we unreservedly apologise," the company tweeted.
T10 can do to cricket what T20 did: Dwayne Bravo
West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo feels that the T10 format can bring a similar revolution in cricket that T20 format brought. Speaking about the game’s newest avatar, he said, “T10 is an exciting tournament and it’s a competition that is just the way T20 started a few years ago – being the hottest thing in the market, and attracting so many people around the world.
“I think T10 definitely can do something similar. I believe it can also help players prolong their careers, and as a bowler, I use it as an opportunity to challenge myself because it’s not a bowler-friendly tournament, and you come up against the best players in the world. So, I use it as an opportunity to work on my skills and challenge and see how I can still compete at the highest level.”
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